Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

Inspection before riding

Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” .  Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .  Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer to “thro ...

Throttle body disassembly and assembly
Refer to “throttle body removal and installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. Disconnect the fuel feed hose (1), isc valve ho ...

Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Note when inspection and adjusting the clutch lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the clutch onto the countershaft. Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following procedures:  assemble the ...